Bankwest debit card review

Customer service is great

Overall customer rating

(Reviewed 13 days ago)

I was met with a nice hello and a handshake which was great as I was put at ease straight away, every step of the way everything was explained to me, nothing was too much trouble for them I would recommend Bankwest to my family and friends . Full review

I was met with a nice hello and a handshake which was great as I was put at ease straight away, every step of the way everything was explained to me, nothing was too much trouble for them I would recommend Bankwest to my family and friends .

Newcastle Permanent debit card review

The peoples bank. Fair and reliable.

Overall customer rating

(Reviewed about 3 hours ago)

Fees can be excessive if using savings option on the visa debit card, however the outstanding service, branch assistance and ease of online banking is second to none. Would recommend them to anyone . Two thumbs up for old school banking in a new a... Full review

Fees can be excessive if using savings option on the visa debit card, however the outstanding service, branch assistance and ease of online banking is second to none. Would recommend them to anyone . Two thumbs up for old school banking in a new and modern world.

The best debit cards in Australia

If you're looking for an alternative to credit cards, consider getting a debit card. These cards provide all the convenience of a credit card but none of the debt. Unlike credit cards where you 'borrow' money from the bank at a set interest rate, debit cards allow you to use your own money, so that you can use what you have in your bank account. They also have the advantage of giving you access to your own money when you travel overseas.

Debit cards are available from major Australian banks, regional banks and credit unions. On Mozo you can also compare debit card reviews from real customers, to see which card providers Australians are rating as the best.

Types of Debit Cards

There are two types of debit cards on the market in Australia; Visa or Mastercard. Both the Visa Debit and Mastercard Debit have the same benefits and features, the real differences between them lie on a provider level (i.e. the banks). Choosing a card, comes down to what your bank provides and what special deals are attached to the different card.

Credit vs Debit

When comparing debit cards against credit cards, it comes down to a personal choice on whether you want to accumulate debt or want to spend what money you have in your account. These cards allow you to do everything a credit card would without the associated risk of falling into debt. There is also no credit rating risk associated with a debit card. However credit cards do have a benefit in accessing funds that aren't in your account and some allow you to receive reward points at numerous locations.

Helpful calculators

Debit cards are a great way of making sure you only spend money you have. If you need some extra help with working out how much you spend and how much you should have left over each month, try our handy online budget calculator.

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